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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.17, 25,636.46 and 6,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.17, 25,636.46 and 6,005.90 is: 9,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.17 : 25,636.46 = 6,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.17/25,636.46 = 6,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.17x = 25,636.46 × 6,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.17x = 153,969,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,969,856.90/17,098.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.05

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